BMW 3 series engine produces 32 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mercedes E class.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
10.6
Real fuel consumption:
10.4 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on BMW 5 sērija
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.43 m
4.74 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.43 m
BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
435 litres
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Turning diameter:
10 meters
11.2 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better
